Launayite

Formula:  Pb22Sb26S61

Origin of name:  For L. de Launay, French geologist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2 or m or 2/m

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Colour:  Lead-gray

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Metallic

Habit:  Fibrous

Hardness:

Specific gravity:  5.75

Cleavage:  2; {100} and {001} perfect

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Streak:  Black

 

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Comments:  Seen only in polished section

 

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